Researchers are still trying to understand microplastics in Lake Tahoe
Plastic pollution threatens human and environmental health – but cleanups and pollution prevention efforts can help. By Malory Shaw/KUNR.
New Life in a Burn Scar
Scientists use novel planting techniques to restore pine seedlings after a fire. By Katherine Johnson.
Desert tortoise immune systems change with the seasons, researcher finds
New research from Colorado State University explores how tortoise immune systems respond to seasonal shifts in temperature. By Zoie Alstad.
Scientists look to the past in order to understand the future of butterfly migration
The painted lady butterfly is famous for its irregular “irruptions”—sudden, unusually large migrations. A scientist from San Diego State University is investigating what drives this phenomenon. By Katherine Johnson.
Nevada educators learn how ancient trees record climate history at NV STEAM conference
Scientists and an artist used Nevada’s ancient bristlecone pines to illustrate climate history and environmental change during a plenary session at the annual NV STEAM Conference hosted Saturday, March 7, at the Nevada Museum of Art. By Alex Mounde.
New wildlife documentary spotlights Colorado River’s beauty, crisis, and need for action
The film, The American Southwest, traces the Colorado River’s path from its headwaters in the Rocky Mountains to the Gulf of California in Mexico. By Alanna Garcia.
Sunset Science: The phenomenon behind Reno’s skies
Sunsets inspire awe and wonder, casting skies ablaze with color. But what exactly is happening when the sun dips below the horizon? An animated explainer by Khushleen Khera.
Video: A Fruitful Burden
In the banana plantations of Costa Rica, endocrine-disrupting chemicals are taking a hidden toll on workers, insects, birds, and the environment. A short documentary by Beatrice Bashibyukyan.
How is air pollution affecting Northern Nevada?
Reno residents are breathing some of the most polluted air in the country. Local organizations are working on improvements. By Oscar Martinez/KUNR.
Climate Central Revives the Billon Dollar Disaster Database Project
Climate Central is taking over a NOAA database that tracks the cost of extreme weather events. By Oscar Martinez/KUNR.